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The parent’s complete guide to nagging
You may call it helping, cajoling, or simply offering good advice, but to students it’s all nagging, no matter how pleasant your suggestions may be. The good news is that when preparing for college, students need to be nagged to make sure every step of the process gets taken care of. So after all your years of practice, now’s the time to let your well-tuned nagging shine in its full glory.
The truth is that high school seniors don’t always know how to handle college admission, financial aid, and the stress of preparing for a new lifestyle. That’s where you come in. As the parent you have experience your student does not, and those extra years of wisdom are your key to helping your student complete the transition from high school to college smoothly.
But remember: just because you are the parent doesn’t mean your student will always appreciate your advice. Try to offer help in subtle ways, letting your student make decisions on his or her own (mostly). But when it comes down to tight deadlines and major issues, take charge. Your student might not want to hear it, but you’ll be glad you spoke up when your student is happily nestled in at K-State.
Senior year of high school
Students are more dependent on their parents during high school. They tend to rely on parents to pack a lunch or call the cable guy. As parents you can get away with a little extra nagging while your student is in high school. Read about the most important things to nag your child about while he is still under your roof.
Summer before college
It can feel like information overload for the whole family when your child is preparing for college. While your student is basking in the glow of graduating high school, you can be reminding her of the work that needs to be done in preparation for college.
After college starts
Your job isn't done once your student successfully makes it to college. There are still tests, homework, grades, and money that you can nag about. Read about the best and worst times to nag your student after he has begun college.